Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in West Michigan. There are more jobs than people to fill them. In fact, 32 of the 100 jobs on the HOT JOBS list are in health care! This is a great time for you to begin a new career.
The health care industry has many different kinds of jobs. Some need short-term training such as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Sterile Processing Technician, where others need additional training or certification like Dental Hygienist and Licensed Practical Nurse.
There is opportunity for advancement in the health care industry too. You’ll need additional training to move to the next position, but don’t let that stop you from pursuing advancement. Health care employers want their employees to learn and grow so they will support you every step of the way.
Sample health care career pathways are:
- Sterile Processing Tech > Surgical Tech > Clinical Lab Tech > Radiologic Tech
- Nurse Aide >Patient Care Tech > Licensed Practical Nurse > Registered Nurse
- Medical Secretary > Medical Records > Medical Transcriptionist > Billing and Coding
- Environmental or Dietary Aide > Patient Transport > Tech Position > Supervisor
Not interested in working in a hospital or health care facility? There are health care jobs for you too! Consider working in a school, university, government organization or health care research facility.
Your next steps
Are you ready to begin a successful career in health care? Check out PathFinder which helps you create your own career path, or visit a service center to talk with our staff about your future health care career path.
Employment Expertise is provided by West Michigan Works! Learn more about how they can help: visit westmiworks.org or your local Service Center.
